Chapter 2: The agreement

I had grown up in the Dark Moon Pack and had worked alongside him for several years. experiencing many events that he himself had witnessed.

So I felt foolish as I stared into his eyes attempting to comprehend his question. I didn't know how to answer, other than to state my name and background. Which he already knew.

If he was referring to my bloodline, he was aware that I came from a rogue, a fact that brought shame to my name.

As for my scent it was impossible for him to detect it just now, especially since I was always in close proximity to him. Another thing it was highly unlikely for him to perceive it as strong.

I was merely a lowly omega, wolfless and with no hope of ever obtaining one.

I found myself shaking my head and stammering, "M-Me?" Clutching the bundle of papers tightly to my chest, I squeezed my legs together. summoning the strength to remain standing.

I tried to quell the fear that now consumed me, my toes curling inside my shoes. I took a deep breath, waiting anxiously for his next move.

As I listened to the sound of his knuckles, it felt as though he was prepared to unleash his claws upon a frightened little mouse, it's me.

I tightened my grip on the papers, bracing myself. Then his words startled me, "Tomorrow, you will turn 21. If you remain without a wolf, I will have no choice but to send you back to Alpha Luke of the Litha Moon Pack."

My heart pounded in my chest, and a gasp escaped my lips.

I couldn't help but raise my head, meeting his gaze directly. The Litha Moon Pack was known for its ruthless Alpha, and the omegas there were rarely granted the freedom to live their lives as they wished. Their bodies were considered the sole property of their Alpha.

My aunt had sold me to that pack, but fortunately, my current Alpha had intervened and saved me by purchasing me from Alpha Luke, which is him.

But now he told me, "It's part of our agreement. This is your last chance. If you don't shift on your 21st birthday, you'll have to go back to him and serve him until the end."

No! I couldn't bear that.

I didn't want to return to that terrible pack. I'd rather stay here with him and serve him than endure that fate.

My legs shook with fear as I cautiously approached him. I wanted to hold his hand and beg, but he had a rule against it, especially in the workplace. So, I pleaded, my voice shaky, "I'll do anything, Alpha—no need for payment. I'll work for you—"

He cut me off, saying, "But your scent is strong. There's an energy radiating from you that I can't explain."

What energy?

I had no idea, and I didn't feel particularly strong. But then he surprised me by adding, "Tonight, at midnight, you'll go through the shift. Right under the moonlight."

I was shocked. How did he know it was time for me to shift?

It was good news, but my smile faded when he continued, "You won't be going back to the Litha Moon Pack. But depending on how your shift goes, I might see you as an ally or an enemy. Your mother might be betraying me, and your father is definitely not an ordinary rogue. Now, get leave this room."

It felt like his words hit me, even though I was a few steps away. I wanted to ask more questions, but I didn't want to provoke his anger. I didn't want to lose my life.

I quickly bowed and turned to leave, but he stopped me by dropping something—his nameplate—on the desk.

He spoke again, "I still forgive you for sleeping on the job, but if you do it again, I'll send you to the worst pack and let them harm you. Don't tarnish the reputation of my company. Come back here in six hours and make sure all the papers are all set!"

"Yes, sir!" I replied, a mix of obedience and lingering fear in my voice.

I scolded myself mentally for my mistake. I shouldn't have fallen asleep while working. I must remember that my boss is not a regular person. He's a powerful Alpha, dangerous, and doesn't compromise.

He doesn't care about my life or what it means to me and I need to engrave that in my mind. There was one time when he was kind to me, making me feel important but that was just a fleeting moment. He still sees me as his omega.

As I stepped out and closed the door and become the whole area felt more breathable. I took a deep breath, rubbing my chest and wiping the sweat from my forehead. After calming myself down, I made my way back to my workspace. Bella automatically turned to me and grinned. "You're still alive."

"I don't want to be teased right now," I replied coldly.

"It seems like it...I'm curious how he scared you. Your face turned ghostly pale, as if you saw a monster inside the office." She laughed briefly, but her eyes fell on the papers I placed on my desk. "What's the problem with those? Trash?"

I let out a sigh and answered, "Not finished."

"So, are you saying goodbye tomorrow?" She peered at my face and I gave her a glare.

"I'll still be here tomorrow. I'll just go back to him after 6 hours, once everything he needs is ready."

"Congratulations then. I hope you don't fall asleep. Let me pray that your tired eyes won't get you into trouble again." Her tone was sarcastic, but she was reminding me of my commitment to work.

She added, "You always look tired, Sophia. Your under eye bags make it seem like you never sleep at night. Are you trying to be a vampire? If I were you, I'd skip the imitation and just drink blood."

Yeah, I barely got enough sleep because I had a lot of household chores every night.

I had to finish everything before I could even think about resting. I didn't have to explain anything to my human friend. I didn't want to beg for mercy.

Humans couldn't understand the lives of werewolves. In their world, equality is important, but in the world of werewolves, the weakest ones remain at the law rank.

"Anyway," I thought, hoping she would focus on her duties since she adjusted her seat and faced her computer.

But it seemed like she had something to tell me. I hoped it was something important, either related to me or our work. "Do you remember Sir Eros' previous secretary? The one with the unusual eyebrows?"

Okay, she's going to share some gossip. I need to stay focused on my work, especially since there's a deadline set by our boss.

How can I reject her when she's clearly eager to share what she knows about the former secretary? I wanted to prioritize what needed to be done, but I found myself asking, "What about her?"

Stupid...

She leaned forward, as if trying to bridge the distance between our seats.

Then she whispered, "The real reason she left was because when Sir Eros got mad, she noticed the change color of his eyes and heard him growl. She said she wasn't actually fired, she left voluntarily! She sensed something strange about our boss. Do you think it's true?"

A hiccup escaped my throat.

It was impossible for that to happen to the Alpha. It was a rule in his pack, especially here in Hildart, for the wolves not to reveal their true nature, anything that might give humans a hint.

But what Bella mentioned had clearly happened. I wasn't good at pretending, but I tried to fake rolling my eyes and said, "You know how grumpy our boss can be." I also pretended to shrug. "Maybe she was just obsessed with reading dark fantasy books, particularly ones about werewolves and vampires, and that's why Sir Eros' grumpy demeanor made her think he was one of those creatures."

I hoped she would believe what I said. Luckily, she just shrugged and replied, "Well, I only heard that story from gossip, so I'm not sure if it's true."

She adjusted her seat and focused on her work. I breathed a sigh of relief. Thank you, goddess!

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Time seemed to fly by, and the afternoon arrived, but exhaustion started to set in. I still had a few things to finish, but I believed I could complete them before my submission deadline. I ignored the strange feeling in the back of my neck.it was actually numb, probably due to my intense focus on my work.

Even my hands felt it too, itching to release tension by clenching my knuckles, but when I did, there was no sound and the numbness didn't subside.

I exhaled through my lips, trying not to let my situation bother me.

i spent another hour at work until I finished printing all the papers. However, just as I had finished organizing everything, my vision suddenly became blurry. The things I saw were moving sometimes merging into two, then back into one, fading away.

Even when I tightly closed my eyes and rubbed them, nothing changed.

In the midst of my struggle to regain clear vision, Bella turned to face me and asked, "What's happening?"

I needed her assistance, so I looked at her, but I didn't expect her to yelp and hastily get up from her seat, as if she had seen the most terrifying creature.

I wanted to ask her what was going on, but I didn't know how to approach the situation when I needed help. So, I chose to tell her the truth. "I... I can't see properly."

Her voice trembled as she called my name, "S-Sophia..." She cursed under her breath and crouched down next to my feet. Holding my hand while I kept my eyes closed, she whispered, "W-Why did your eyes change color? W-What does it mean?"

"Change color?"